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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

SOUTHERN HOTEL.-J Martin, City of Mex
leo; Wills, Taylor, Nv Plain, Chicago; w
H Buckrer. San Francisco; T W Rodriguez,
Atascosa Co; Santos Benavides, Laredo; W T
Robertson, Mexico; L Il Booso Dallas; BIN
Ware and wife, Utopia; Henry Leuzon, New
Braunfels; Charles d Thacker, Fort Worth /;
Lou HatchesOn. No; DIR W w Vanhess, New
York; Charles N Roberts, Bexar; F ID Mat
thews, James Bentley, Houston; Jno l.
Rutledge, Helena; w W Shay, Refugio; w
Hillard, Zaval!a Co, Texas; ] o Bausman, st
Louis, Mo; Geo Black, st Louis; L W Burres
Casmey, Charles City; Pressly Shelby, Shelby
Co; b Parks, Fort Worth; James McClusky,
I'll Clary, Bexar Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
The Delightful Liquid Laxative

Syrup of Figs Is most agreeable aud valu-
able family remedy, as 1t is easily taken by
old and young, and is prompt and effective in
curing Habitual Constipation and the many
ills depending on weak or inactive condition
of the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels. 1t acts
gently, strengthens the organs on which it
acts, and awakens them to a healthy activity.
For sale by Il. Kalteyer Il Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

GALVESTON was not in luck when the
senate committee reported adversely
upon the proposed charter amendment,
by the decisive vote of nine to two. The
question naturally arises, is that senate
committee or Galveston herself the best
judge Of the municipal condition Of the
Island city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

BEN BUTLER came out ahead in his
John Fl. Lester damage suit. The old
Lowell lawyer has had more suits of
this kind to defend than you can shake
stick at and in no case has he had an
adverse verdict rendered. This is about
the last suit of the kind that can be
brought, owing to the operation of the
statute of limitations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

WATTERsON, in his love for President
Cleveland, would have no after claps
over that seed veto, and proposes to
raise the $4,000 for seed, which the
veto squelched, In the Blue grass state.
Watterson believes in heaping Goals OF
fire on another fellows head, sometimes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

THE Philadelphia Record is authority
for the statement that-"High license
would enable communities to control
the liquor traffic. Prohibition, wherever
1t has been tried, has resulted In free
rum. No right-minded citizen should
hesitate between the two systems"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
Syrup of Figs,

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal, is Natures
Own True Laxative. 1t is the most easily
taken and most pleasantly effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; to dispel headaches colds and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, Indigestion, etc.
For sale in 80 cents and 81 bottles by 7: Kali
teyer 4 Son 3-5ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

MINNESOTA fooled with prohibition
agitation until she was about lost to the
republican party. She now shows evil
dence Of a genuine repentance, and will
join the ranks Of the high license states
this year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

The Corpus Christi Caller laments
that the Express-Legislature embroglio
has killed of all hopes that the Texas
press may have had Of securing just
and equitable libel law this session.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

The Uvalde News says good word
for the refrigerating movement and
says that with the establishment OF such
. plant here, all would be we'll with the
stock interests Of this section Of the
state. The News is eminently correct
in this thing and upon the stockmen
themselves depends the success or fail
ure of the proposed enterprise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
Take Notice.

For the next thirty days, will sell at
and below cost, all styles OF boots and
shoes, In order to make room for my
spring stock of ladies' and children's
shoes. Don't miss the opportunity to Sc
cure bargains. j. II. MARQUART,
No. II Soledad street,
3-5-lm Opp. Courthouse.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
A Rare Bargain.

Fifty acres, fronting on San Antonio
river and running up to the road; pecans
along the river; all cultivatable; good
frame house with five rooms; three miles
from plaza. Price, $500. Terms can
be arranged. Good title. Address,
L.C., this office. 29-l2-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
SPRING GOODS
Now Arriving In Car Loads and Fine
Display now Being Made at the
White Elephant.


Now Arriving in Car Loads and a Fine
Display now Being Made at the
White Elephant.
Fame spreads her wings, and In doing
so announces the arrival at Wolfson's,
of q car load OF gentlemen's dress suits
for spring and summer. These consist
OF all the modern make ups as to style,
cut, and various qualities In color and
prices from the lowest to the highest in
value. The display is really grand, and
can only be appreciated by examination.
The sizes range from the small boy suits
TO those for grown men, no matter
whether diminutive or corpulent, all
Can find complete iit in the various
qualities Of goods displayed.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
In this line Mr.. wolfson has been
fortunate in obtaining large and well
selected assortment OF underwear
specially adapted for this climate, man
ufactured with special view for south
ern trade and consisting OF all the best
fabrics. Gentlemen should not fall
to see these goods; they are
the best that were ever brought TO
this market. In connection with this,
Mr.. Wolfson has a large lot OF unlaun-
bred shirts, which, as to quality OF ma
terial, careful makeup, and low price,
surpass anything in that line ever
brought to this market.
HATS.
There is nothing in the whole make
up Of q gentleman's dress that tends TO
set him off to advantage more than fine,
N.,l Anl ltah
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
For Sale.

A well improved farm, six miles from
BOerne, $50 acres, thlrty-five of which
are improved farm land: irrigation,
springs and a fine stone house residence
and outhouses. Enquire at No. 5O2 West
Commerce street. Balm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

THE successor Of Mr.. Manning has not
yet materialized. The journals who say
Fairchilds was not appointed because ne
was too small are only half right. Fair
childs was large enough for secretary,
but he was not large enough as poll
tician to WELD the influence for his
chief and patron that is necessary to Sc
cure for Mr.. Cleveland the support Of
New York In the next Democratic ma
tiOnal convention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

In the March term Of the district
court which is to be held at Houston,
that pious city Of the Bayou, there have
already been entered twenty-four d.
vorce suits. What vista OF married in
felicity this opens up to the connubially
inclined,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

PHINEAs BARNUM carries out success
fully what he undertakes. This 40
counts for his not undertaking to be
elected president on the prohibition
ticket. There is great wisdom In
knowing what not to do.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

MRS. LOGAN will not make perms-
nent home outside Of Washington for
the next three years, as Major Tucker,
her son in-law, will be stationed there
until 1890. After that, her plans are not
stated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

THERE are only two opinions concern
ing Hon. James M. Baird the mover of
the new Sunday bill. One is that he is
a fool, the other is that he Is MT. The
passage and attempted enforcement Of
that fool bill will do more to open the
eyes Of Texas to the consequences Of
prOhibitives Legislation Of all kinds, than
any other thing possibly could
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

THERE hss been very perceptible
softening In the heart Of the weather
clerk for day or two past and the
hopes Of those who hang on rain are in
the ascendant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1887.

In her last municipal election Phila-
delphis cast ia, 1865 votes; ont Of these
only l,664 were cast for the labor candi-
date The third party does not pan out
well az q political speculation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

The books are now open for subscrip-
ton to the sixth series of the Merchants
and Mechanics Building and Loan assO-
citation. Apply to w. A. Bonynge, sec.
rotary, room 8, Soledad block. l1-I6-3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

1000 unlaundred shirts at &c.,; 1000
drawers and undershirts at 3Oc.; 1000
boys knee pants at Soc; 400 boys shirt
waists at 25c., for Monday, at
2-6-2t g. B. FRANKS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
UNIMPEACHED INTEGRITY.

am IS. Broke down Il years ago, and have
not been able to work since Have lost proper
scrofulous sores have appeared on myscalp ana
nose, aud at the same time my eyesight began
to fail, and for three years have been compar-
atively blind. Have been treat d by eminent
physicians of different schools without cure.
] have taken five bottles of B. Is. Ii. made at
Atlanta, Ca, and all So ofulous sores are
gradually healing. Iniiamm alton about nv
eyes has disappeared and there Is ZONE i'm
provemcnt in my vision. Am very much ben
Gifted and relieved, and begin to feel like a
boy again-feel good. Ny sire 9Th and activ-
b. B. acts vigorously upon my kidneys, and
the great quantity of matter that has bsen
forced out through the skin IL utterly incredi-
BILE, often so offensive in - iOr Ms to produce
nausea. I refer to all business men Of La
Grange, Ga. u PHOPHlLJ.
LAGRANGE, Ga, January -, 1881.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
How to Gain Flesh and Strength.

Hypophosphites. 1t is as palatable as milk,
and easily digested. The rapidity with which
derful. Use it and try your weight As a
remedy for consumption, throat affections and
bronchitis, it is unequaled. Please read: II
used Scott's Emulsion i'm a child eight NOR this
old with good results He gained four pounds
in Il very short time."-THo. PRIM, NJ. d., Ala
ba ina.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

For dyspepsia and liver complaint,
you have a printed guarantee on every
bottle OF ShilOh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. For sale by Bowling e.
Flood. l-l3-Gm
A nasal injector free with each bottle
of ShilOh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 90
cents. For sale by Bowling & Flood.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

The confirmation OF Trotter by the
United States senate was NORWOOD
and gall to the democracy who expected
to make capital out Of the declaration
that the senate would "contirm no one
to that Office except full dedged Cauca-
sian." The senste's position that IL was
most lifting to appoint resident of the
District TO the Office Of recorder OF deeds
for the district was well taken. Hav-
Ing emphasized this opinion they let the
matter rest. They can stand the APP
pOintment of nonresident II Grover
can.
CINCINNATI is getting accustomed to
seeing the Ohio on high and would not
object to seeing the river maintain It's
present stage all summer. They will
think so twice when it summers down
to streak of dew and wilderness Of
sand bars'next dog days.
The Texas journals that have been
cussing the Knights of Labor as the con-
centration of all industrial evils have
been brought up standing by Cardinal
Gibbons defence of the order before the
Roman pontff. The frantic efforts Of
tho anti-knights to prove that the order
is a hide-bound, oath cursed secret soci-
ETY. only reveals their Unborn hatred Of
all that makes for the elevation of the
working classes. The purblind malice
oflittle minds never had n more fOrci.
BILE illustration than in the attitude as
sumed by some of the Texas dailies to-
wards the Knights Of Labor, as repre-
senting the present movement OF or.
ganized labor to place itself advanta-
geously in this country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

When you want any printing done
Just call around to the LIGHT office, OF
ring us up by telephone. 9-G-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

Hackmetack," lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and 90 cents. For
sale by Bowling & Flood. l-l3.6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07
M0XIE
FOOD,
TESTIMONIAL.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, Jan. 81, 1887.

IESTlMONlAL.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, Jan. 81, 1887.
J. J. Schott, Galveston, Texas:
Dear Sir-Having lived in South America for
number of years, and having been greatly
benefited by the use of what known as the
MOxie Nerve Food, ] can heartily endorse the
many testimonials you have received concern.
ing the good results obtained by using MOXIE.
/ know II Is used In hospitals at Lima, Choir.
rolls, Gallo, VALPARAISO, Santiago, and IN
every place i have been on that coast In
cases of general debility and fever il is the
best and surest remedy. Taken as beverage
1t is superior to all. In my own case fourteen
years ago, when residing in Lima, / was
brought down TO a perfect shadow by fever
DIR. A. Wendall recommended the use of the
extract now known as Moxie Nerve Food,
gained health and strength rapidly / am sure
IL the workingmen of this country would use
the above extract as beverage instead of
beer or whisky, they would be better in
health, better In pocket, and better able to
meet llfes struggle In these hard times; say
so because know whereof l speak
Sir, you are doing a world OF good in intro.
ducing the MOxI NERVE FOoD AS A BEyER-
AGE, and, believe me, i wish you every sue.
cess, rs you deserve, in bringing the extract
on the market for the use of mankind,
am, dear sir, yours respectfully,
MALCOM G. DOUGLAS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

All who desire full information about the
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Why will you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cts.,5O cts, and 81. For sale by
Bowling & Flood. l-l3.6m
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy-a positive
cure for catarrh, diphtheria and canker
mouth. For sale by Bowling & Flood.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

AcGvs Flood Flood f Rensd is the eSs Gnly
teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tons or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifes the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
For Sale by Rsgland & Kennedy. ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

ENTERED AT PosToFTICE AT San ANTONIO.
TEXAS, AS sEcoND-CLAss NATTER.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

IT Is we'll that those who dogmatize so
arrogantly concerning the mind Of the
Infinite are convicted of their own igno-
rance out Of the very book by whose
revelations they swear AS no man
knOweth the things Of a man save the
spirit OF that same man even so knoweth
no one the mind of the Spirit. II Bro.
Crantield would read scripture more
closely he would not say that. no Cath
Ollie and no man who votes the anti-prO-
hibltiOn ticket can reach the home over
there. No good republican, even, will
endorse his assertion that no man who
votes the democratic ticket Is of sane
mind. DR.. Cranfill shows his anger and
his weakness by such assertions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

The Farmers Alliance OF Texas Issues
It's call for cotton congress to be held
In Waco May Alb. The object Of the
meeting I. for the purpose OF consulta-
ton concerning the erection and main
tainence of cotton man ufaotorles In this
state. In other words to provide a
home market for Texas raised cotton
and SO increase the profits OF It's cultivs-
tion. The movement may result advan-
tageously. Ii is certainly n movement
In the right direction. All Texas needs
today is n home market for her products;
her cattle and sheep and cotton and
wool With a home market for her cat
tie and SHEEP will naturally come mar
ket for all her grain and root crops.
Such movements Ms this contemplated
10y The Farmers Alliance should receive
the hearty support OF every class of our
citizens.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

MICHIGAN, Tennessee, Oregon, Penn
sylvanis, Texas and West Virginia are
TO vote upon prohibitory amendments
this year. Ohio and Illinois, grown
wiser, have passed high license laws.
They will control and regulate the sale
and derive q large share Of their state
revenues tberefrom. The prohibition
states will destroy the revenue thus de-
rived, double the taxes otherwise i'm
posed upon the people, and give US free
whiskey Ms the only result.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-07

The Englishmen who recently started
In that six days pedestrian contest In
London made but poor showing COM
pared with the record made at Philadel.
phia for the same time, The best miles
In London were made by LittlewoOd,
who covered 4O3. There were i've men
at Philadelphia who beat the best time
In London. The average OF the four
English contestants was 81 mil 8; the
average of the eight Americans was 446
miles. This shows that In the matter OF
spec and endurance our English cOu-
sins will have to take back seat.
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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

In explanation of the low figures
given to Yankton county in his July
crop report and the discrepancy between
his figures and the figures sent him by
q. w. Roberts, immigration Commits
sioner Mcclure explains that he had
three reporters in Yankton county and
that he took all their figures and struck.
an average. He says his reporters were: !:
G. w. Roberts, Yankton; F. o. Fauske,
Norway; John MoOabe, Wulshtown.
We have not seen the figures gwen by
Mr.. Fauske and MIR. McCabe, but take
it for granted that Mr.. Mcclure has
made the result in accordance with his
information, because he says so. Still
we do not recede from our belief in the
general ipaocuraey of the figures. The
county of Clay is separated from the
county of Yankton only by an imaginary
line and the soil, climate and people of
the two are identical. Each con-
tains about the same reia-
tive area Of bottom and
upland and eaoh grows the same pro-
ducts. Yet the commissioners report
for the two counties exhibits this
variance:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04

tense interest pervaded the clubs this
evening. Each side attached supreme
Importance to the election as the first
fought since the general election between
Gladstonian and liberal nnionists, the
other contest having been between con-
sergatives and Gladstonians. The lead
ers OF both sides actively gained in the
fray. The unionists expected that Ire
vaiyan would be returned, but they
also We're confident OF q reduction Of
the former Gladstonian majority,
which would prove the be.
ginning of o reaction in Scotland from
faith in Gladstone issues. The immense
increase in the Gladstonian vote has
caused panic among them. When the
result OF the election became known in
the house, members deserted the benches
and tiocked to the Hobbies, where they
earnestly discussed the political out.
look. The home rulers were iubilant.
The minisferiallsts admit that o modifi-
cation of the governments Irish policy
is probable under this conclusive proof
Of the spread OF Gladstonianism. Sir
George Trevelyan, in q speech this eve
ing, said his victory made it next 10 i'm
possible for the government to proclaim
the Irish national league. The election,
he declared, largely settled the Irish
question. Henceforth ireland must be
treated in spirit OF conoiliation, kind
ness and confidence.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-04
Seeds That Germinate Quickly.

The human system is fruitful soil, and
among seeds that germinate most rapidly in
1t are those of rheumatism and neuralgia. a
slight cold. brought on by sitting in draught,
wet feeto damp. clothes, will develop either
of those nbominable painful maladies with
UNPLEASANT rapidity. The proper preventive
Stomach Bitters, q medicine which nuIIifies a
tendency to either of the naladies named, and
soothes the aches which they cause. Nor is
than as its preventive, a fact as amply attested
as any other relating to its curative properties.
Mariners, miners, frontiersmen, and others.
health in unfavorable regions, and a benign
remedy for mnlarial disorders, and stomach,
liver and bowel complaints. ltis a fine pro-
moter of appetite and q capital tonic.